April 18th 2017 - #17-16
SoM Community News and Happenings
ALL STUDENTS – SUMMER SEMESTER TUITION REMINDER: A reminder that summer bills are due on the first day of classes BY May 15.
SUMMER FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION: If you are planning to use financial aid to pay your summer bill, please check your WVU STAR Financial Aid Account (2016-2017 academic year) to see if you need to complete any additional steps for your financial aid to disburse for summer. If you were awarded a Graduate PLUS Loan, you cannot accept that through the WVU STAR system. You will need to sign in to https://studentloans.gov and complete the request for a Graduate PLUS loan there. Make sure to select the dates of 5/17 to 8/17. Questions? HSC Financial Aid Office at 304-293-3706 or hscfinaid@mail.wvu.edu.
SATURDAY! - ANNUAL UTRAFEST: Register via this google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekwPZE5446XhcRI7Hw-Qq77FH_MBh2_viXiSp1RHmehGhjCw/viewform. Questions? wvu.usig@gmail.com
STUDENT ORGANIZATION HAPPENINGS: RSVP accordingly!
REQUEST TO ALL STUDENTS: The SoM Teaching Scholars Program, Dr. Carl Grey, and Dr. Sohyun Boo are requesting your participation in this research project survey.
HOUSING FOR INCOMING STUDENTS: If you have an open room or would like to share information about your apartment building please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTo4iVnugzf6CchZhzHlOlEAk3mDTWCf4EWF5IASU6DY8aMg/viewform?usp=sf_link. Questions? Aly Carpenter.
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR INVESTITURE – COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY! We are in need of student ushers/helpers for the Class of 2017 graduation ceremony on Friday, May 12, Creative Arts Center, from 4:00-6:30 pm. (Ceremony starts 6:00 pm). If you are available, please email Pam Carico.
INTERESTED IN PARTICIATING IN THE UNIVERSITY DIVERSITY WEEK? Lecture and activity proposals for WVU Diversity Week 2017 will be accepted for consideration until April 30th.
ALL STUDENTS INVITED to the School of Medicine Awards Convocation: Thursday, May 11, 5 pm. Fukushima.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: There is an opportunity for free registration to any medical student that would like to attend the American College of Radiology Conference 2017! The events will be held May 20-25 at the Marriott Wardman Park, Washington DC. https://www.acr.org/Annual-Meeting/Med-Student Please email (jpatter5@mix.wvu.edu) or Dr. Hogg (jhogg@hsc.wvu.edu) if you plan on attending, or if you have any other questions.
Events
http://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/calendar/?filter=medical-education#Upcoming
ULTRAFEST – April 22, 2017.
MED SCHOOL OLYMPICS – May 5, 2017.
AWARDS CONVOCATION – Thursday, May 11, 5:00 pm, Fukushima Auditorium.
CLASS OF 2017 GRADUATION: Friday, May 12, 2017 6:00 pm, Creative Arts Center.
CLASS OF 2019 BOOTCAMP! Monday-Friday, June 26-30, 2017.
CLASS OF 2021 PROFESSIONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT 1.0: August 7-12, 2017
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TAILGATE! – October 14, 2017
What’s Happening – Morgantown
This link contains the details of the Organization activities, listed here by date.
CULINARY MEDICINE cooking class: Wednesday, April 19, 5:30-7 pm, Ag. Sciences Building cooking kitchen.
ULTRASOUND INTEREST GROUP: Thursday, April 20, noon, Ortho Conference Room.
HSC STUDENT VEGETABLE GARDEN GROUP: Friday, April 21, noon.
SPORTS MEDICINE INTEREST GROUP: Thursday, April 20, noon, room 2118.
MS4 Class of 2017
COMMUNITY SERVICE = 100 HOURS? Remember the deadline to post 100 approved community service hours is May 5th.
M4 NARRATIVES: Please continue helping us remind your M4 rotation preceptors to complete your narrative so as to ensure completed transcripts for graduation. Narratives are being posted to your FOLIO upon receipt.
ACCESSIBILITY ASSISTANCE FOR GRADUATION: Remember to contact the WVU Accessibility Services office (304.293.6700) to make arrangements for special accommodations as needed for family members attending the Graduation ceremony.
MS3 Class of 2018
NOTE TIME CHANGE: GETTING TO RESIDENCY PART 1 AGENDA- (aka M4 Orientation): Mark your calendars – Monday, April 24, 3-6:00 pm, multi-campus presentation. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED. Please plan accordingly.
2ND ROUND APPLICATIONS RURAL SCHOLAR PROGRAM: Family Medicine Rural Scholars Program. Deadline for application is May 1, 2017 with notification date of May 30, 2017. Please contact Holly Maroon at maroonh@wvuhealthcare.com if you would like information on how to apply.
CLASS OF 2018 MD INVESTITURE CEREMONY: May 11-13, 2018.
MS2 Class of 2019
LAST CALL - VOTE FOR Percival MacLachlan Award (basic science course faculty member) via SOLE link send in class email last week. Deadline Wednesday 9 am.
FALL REGISTRATION instructions coming to your class this week.
MS1 Class of 2020
ENT SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES: These are newly announced ENT research opportunities. If you are interested email Dr. Michele Carr with a short letter of interest and a CV.
CLASS ELECTIONS: Election Committee sending information soon. Email of Intent 4/17-4/19; Speeches 4/20; Voting 4/20-23.
FALL REGISTRATION instructions coming to your class this week.
What’s Happening – Charleston
HARM REDUCTION CLINIC: Wednesdays, 10-3:30. Kanawha Charleston Health Dept. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1POrU5dCdrwCu7AqtV82EBUSqh3P2u0DTEOvVC5CdEdQ/edit#gid=0.
MS4 Class of 2017
COMMUNITY SERVICE = 100 HOURS? Remember the deadline to post 100 approved community service hours is May 5th.
M4 NARRATIVES: Please continue helping us remind your M4 rotation preceptors to complete your narrative so as to ensure completed transcripts for graduation.
ACCESSIBILITY ASSISTANCE FOR GRADUATION: Remember to contact the WVU Accessibility Services office (304.293.6700) to make arrangements for special accommodations as needed for family members attending the Graduation ceremony.
MS3 Class of 2018
NOTE TIME CHANGE: GETTING TO RESIDENCY PART 1 AGENDA- (aka M4 Orientation): Mark your calendars – Monday, April 24, 3-6:00 pm, multi-campus presentation. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED. Please plan accordingly.
INTENT TO RUN for class office to Charissa by Wednesday noon. Voting Link on Thursday.
CLASS OF 2018 MD INVESTITURE CEREMONY: May 11-13, 2018.
What’s Happening – Eastern
PHYSICIAN SYMPOSIUM: Wed. April 26, Purple Iris, Registration 5:30pm, 6-7:00pm Lecture, Titled “Diagnosis and Management of Sleep Disorders”. Speakers, Dr. Robert Bowen, and Dr. Chadi Makary, ENT To register please call 304-264-1246 or email response tobgambino@wvumedicine.org Deadline: April 24, 2017 at Noon
AWARDS CONVOCATION: The School of Medicine Awards Ceremony- Thu. May 11, 6:00pm, Fukushima Auditorium, Morgantown. You will be notified if you will be presented an award.
REMINDER: All students may access their personal health information through the My WVU Chart. It is against hospital policy to access your own medical records in EPIC.
IMPORTANT STUDENT NOTICE FOR PARKING AT BERKELEY MEDICAL CENTER: Students may not park in the hospital parking lot. Parking citations are being issued for student parking in patient spots. Students may park in the Health Science Center lot and also Dorothy McCormack building away from the building.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Berkeley Medical Center Health Promotions is planning the Truffle Shuffle 5k for April 29 in downtown Martinsburg. Dana DeJarnett at DDeJarnett@wvumedicine.org 304-264-1287, ext 31814
COLLEGE OF SURGEONS meeting opportunity - The West Virginia Chapter American College of Surgeons is pleased to announce that they will again sponsor medical students’ attendance at the 2017 Annual Meeting May 11, 12, 13 at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Email Eastern Student Services if you are interested.
STEPPING STONES: Volunteers needed - Street Rounds- Tu. Immanuel’s House, Mon. reserve a time wvusteppingstones@gmail.com
MS4 Class of 2017
COMMUNITY SERVICE = 100 HOURS? Remember the deadline to post 100 approved community service hours is May 5th.
M4 NARRATIVES: Please continue helping us remind your M4 rotation preceptors to complete your narrative so as to ensure completed transcripts for graduation.
ACCESSIBILITY ASSISTANCE FOR GRADUATION: Remember to contact the WVU Accessibility Services office (304.293.6700) to make arrangements for special accommodations as needed for family members attending the Graduation ceremony.
MS3 Class of 2018
NOTE TIME CHANGE: GETTING TO RESIDENCY PART 1 AGENDA- (aka M4 Orientation): Mark your calendars – Monday, April 24, 3-6:00 pm, multi-campus presentation. ATTENDANCE REQUIRED. Please plan accordingly.
INTENT TO RUN for VICE PRESIDENT to Jane by Wednesday am.
CLASS ELECTIONS: Voting for Class officers, Eastern Class of 2018- Will open on the Eastern Division SOLE site. Voting Open between Tuesday, April 18 and Friday, April 21. Please vote!
CLASS OF 2018 MD INVESTITURE CEREMONY: May 11-13, 2018.
TUMOR BOARDS - Every Thursday, 8th Floor class room, 12:00 noon -1:00 pm. Different speakers and topics. Lunch provided.
IMPORTANT DATES:
April 24, 4-6 pm, GTR1. Multi Media Classroom. Mandatory for M3 students.
May 5th - OB/Gyn Practical Exam
May 12 - Sim Lab Trip to Morgantown
May 16 6 pm – Student MedChef presentation at Mini-Medical School.
Spring Exams- Jun. 5-Jun 16, 2017.
May 11 – Awards Convocation, Morgantown.
CUSHING:
SURGICAL MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY - Dates for M & M conferences for students in the Spring semester will be- April 14- (2 presentations) L. Rover, and T. Rutledge & A. Thiel and D. Yacoub.
JACQUES:
PEDS GRAND ROUNDS is broadcast from Morgantown every Wednesday 8-9 am. The first Wednesday is at the board room on the 8th floor of BMC. The rest of the Wednesday is at the ED conference room in ED of BMC. If you are on a Pediatrics Week, please plan to attend.
JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER - Attending Physicians Schedule.
April 17-23- Dr. Cherry
April 24- 30- Dr. Feaga